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Air cargo maintains “steady pace of growth”, analysts report
OCTOBER saw the seventh consecutive month of year-on-year growth in global air cargo volumes since the 3% dip in March, freight analyst Xeneta says. Xeneta chief airfreight...
Emirates SkyCargo launches AI Tech to move infrastructure
HELPING customers move critical and sensitive AI infrastructure is the aim of AI Tech, a new service announced by Emirates SkyCargo. Tailored for AI server racks, semiconductors,...
Two charged over alleged meth imports in sea and air cargo
TWO people have been charged in separate investigations into alleged methamphetamine imports concealed in a coconut water shipment and metal cylinders transported by air cargo. A...
Texel Air expands New Zealand freighter fleet
TEXEL Air has added Boeing’s 200th 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) to its New Zealand fleet, taking its locally based aircraft to three and its Australasian fleet to...
Air shippers reluctant to commit to long-term capacity, Xeneta says
GLOBAL air freight volumes delivered a month of “steady growth” in September, but shippers remain cautious of long-term capacity commitments, industry analysts Xeneta say....
WiseTech and WFC make an aviation connection
WISETECH Global has announced that ATC Aviation Services, part of the World Freight Company (WFC) portfolio, is the first general sales and service agent (GSSA) to make air...
DHL Express and Singapore Airlines extend freighter partnership
FREIGHT giant DHL Express and Singapore Airlines have announced an extension of their Boeing 777 freighter partnership. Under the renewed agreement, SIA pilots are to continue to...
Inaugural air freight summit to launch at Avalon Airport
THE INAUGURAL Australian Air Freight Summit will launch at Avalon Australian International Airshow 2027, creating a dedicated national forum focused on the future of Australia’s...
Cathay announces key management appointments in Oceania
CATHAY has confirmed Aldric Chau as regional general manager for Southeast Asia and Oceania, while Richard Jones will take on the role of area head for Oceania, as the carrier...
Avalon Airport and Teleport agree to e-commerce hub down under
AUSTRALIAN consumers are tipped to benefit from better access to East Asian air freight thanks to a strategic partnership agreement signed by Avalon Airport Melbourne and...
Freight takes flight in Western Sydney
WESTERN Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) is officially open for freight operations, an announcement welcomed by industry and political figures. At the time...
Middle East conflict boosts air freight demand
SUPPLY chain shock caused by the war in the Middle East is expected to see shipper long-term rates rise between 5% and 15% for the 2026 calendar year, freight analyst Xeneta says....
Air cargo goes paperless
LUFTHANSA Cargo, WiseTech Global and IBS Software have joined forces to deliver a large scale paperless digital ecosystem for air cargo stakeholders. In a joint media release the...
Avalon and dnata sign freight MOU
EXPLORING opportunities for trade collaboration is the aim of a memorandum of understanding signed today [15 July] by Avalon Cargo Melbourne and global aviation and travel...
Cargo trial flights begin at WSI airport
WESTERN Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport’s Cargo Precinct trial flights have begun, with the first freighter arriving on Monday (13/7) ahead of the hub’s formal...
